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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1910
Page
2
The Journal is the official paper of City and County with multiple editions and wide circulation. It lists offices, agencies, and staff roles including publisher B D Throop, managing editor Loomis, and staff in reporting, composing, and mailing rooms, along with a city-wide network of grocery and drugstore offices and Chicago and New York representation details.
The Kansas City Journal urges early swimming education as a shield against rising drownings seen nationwide. It notes Blue River fatalities in Kansas City and predicts summer exodus to beaches, stressing that trained swimmers reduce panic, aid self confidence, and improve rescue success.
A lettered editorial urges swimming education in schools and vacations, noting drowning risks and that children naturally take to the water. It argues mothers erred in prohibiting swimming, citing European practice and the need for early training to prevent fatalities. It also reports regional items and brief editorial quips from various papers.
A column recalls past fairs at Tremont hall and notes a Pike's Peak mine panorama tonight. It also narrates long-ago local life, with Vignettes of the Blue Bluff and town characters, ending with a cliffhanger about Miss Cynthia and Miss Selina Sue.
The scene centers on Mrs Kinney and Miss Bumpas amid a lively discussion about husband and wifely roles. A mildly fractious exchange unfolds with flirtation, discipline, and a street disturbance described as a cyclone, leaving the group concerned about manners and social norms.
Mrs Kate Waters of Lenoir North Carolina says she is not tired after a two week west trip and credits Cardui the women’s tonic for restoring strength. She urges others to take Cardui, claiming it builds the system and relieves headaches and back aches. The ad promises more guidance from the Chattanooga Medicine Co and mentions a 61 page booklet on request.
Boston Mayor John Fitzgerald disclosed tentative plans to unite Democrats and independent Republicans in Massachusetts to defeat Senator Henry Cabot Lodge next January. He said the aim is to swing the legislature to an independent Republican with tariff moderation, hoping Ames may be the chosen candidate. The move seeks a governor and congressional gains for Democrats in 1942.
Mrs H G Buell hosted a book club gathering with guests Mrs Hermann Wiese bound for California and Miss Vida Merrill former assistant principal. Children's Day exercises at Reformed church were engaging with a decorated hall. Next Sunday Christian children to perform again. Mrs B D Allen returned to Burlington after two weeks with friends. Leslie Carl, student at Ames, came home for the occasion.
A 19th century overview describes distant diagnosis via telegraph and fossils, and praises Dr. Pierce’s Invalids Hotel and Surgical Institute in Buffalo. It highlights nonpersonal exams, specialty physicians, and modern treatments including violet ray therapy, electric devices, and remedies like Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription. It notes widespread cases nationwide and invites letters for specialist advice with free literature.
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